More capable of having a conversation that’s not been scripted; more knowledgable about the area in which they work; more capable of speaking English; less robotic.
But, yes, what’s your point? To ‘prove’ something?
Yeah @Reckless2:47p but 7/11 Japan doesn’t have a self-serve BigBite, nor bottomless fountain drinks. Plus, the Playalinda location was pretty ‘liberal’ with dress codes, from what I recall.
Conbini staff are becoming redundant what with those self serve tills. They're basically just standing there pressing a few buttons and you do the rest of the payment yourself.
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Fine.
What's your point?
M3M3M3
What service? These days they just scan the items and watch as you bag them yourself and process your own payment using the touchscreen.
borscht
More capable of having a conversation that’s not been scripted; more knowledgable about the area in which they work; more capable of speaking English; less robotic.
But, yes, what’s your point? To ‘prove’ something?
BackpackingNepal
They need to feed their family back home. They will do good but i wonder if they sometimes are frustrated with Japanese bow and repetitive words.
Tom San
Biased.
Mr Kipling
Fine for buying snacks but I never trust then for paying bills, so go to another conbini with Japanese staff.
Blacklabel
loaded question.
their service is more than fine.
cleo
The service in convenience stores is basically what you would expect it to be.
Can’t say I take much note of the colour of the staff’s passport.
As others have asked, what’s your point?
Jimizo
Zero problem.
itsonlyrocknroll
My local Lawson is a god send.
I have on a number of occasions poached there staff.
I couldn't care less of there ethnicity.
Minimum wage 1500 yen/hour.
Whether they are Japanese or Vulcan
itsonlyrocknroll
Stack the shelves, clean the toilets, fry the food........
Empty the garbage, and at the same time smile.
Mop the floors. I wont suggest where the mop is placed.
For 800 yen per hour.
itsonlyrocknroll
M3, the Lawson nightshift (1000 yen per hour), Ino kochi
I m on nights myself, I am not on a remuneration of 1000 yen per hour..
Watch, beyond the touch screens.
I have, yes call me sad, but Lawson nights they are processing deliveries.
At the same time stacking the shelves. Just two member of staff.
1000 yen per hour. Please
snowymountainhell
It’s the same with ANY staff, with all brands, locations and hour of the day, or night. Convenient.
itsonlyrocknroll
Well, if market research is the ultimate goal, its is a downer for sure.
These convenience stores, just ruthlessly take advantage of there employees.
snowymountainhell
Yeah @Reckless 2:47p but 7/11 Japan doesn’t have a self-serve BigBite, nor bottomless fountain drinks. Plus, the Playalinda location was pretty ‘liberal’ with dress codes, from what I recall.
Alan Harrison
No difference at all. Strange question though.
Pukey2
They get the job done. That's the main thing. I don't need them to shout out irasshaimase into my earhole.
Garthgoyle
What service? Hitting a few buttons at the register?
ponkotsu
Sorry for them. They are an easy target of abuse with "nihongo jozu desune."
Strangerland
I chat with the Chinese girls at my combini all the time. They’re cool.
deepk
Zero issues, irrespective of Japanese or non Japanese the staff are always helpful
purple_depressed_bacon
Conbini staff are becoming redundant what with those self serve tills. They're basically just standing there pressing a few buttons and you do the rest of the payment yourself.